Shape Layers in After Effects – Complete Beginner Guide
Master Shape Layers in After Effects from absolute beginner to full control. Learn paths, strokes, fills, groups, modifiers, and animation, everything you need in one complete guide.
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00:00 What Are Shape Layers in After Effects?
00:34 Vector Graphics & Infinite Scaling
00:51 Fill & Stroke Basics (Color, Gradient, Opacity)
02:21 Shape Layers vs Footage Explained
03:16 Shape Layer Structure (Contents, Transform, Path)
05:21 Animating Shape Paths (Size, Position, Roundness)
05:40 Anticipation – 2nd of Disney's 12 Principles of Animation
07:26 Transform vs Path Animation Differences plus Graph Editor
08:21 Gradient Stroke Advanced Controls
09:51 Trim Paths (Start, End & Offset)
10:13 Trim Multiple Shapes Technique
11:17 Line Caps, Line Joins & Miter Limit
12:58 Stroke Dashes & Animated Offsets
13:16 Stroke Taper & Wave Explained
14:21 Fill Rule (Even-Odd vs Non-Zero)
16:29 Star & Polygon Tool Deep Dive
17:58 Using Groups in Shape Layers
18:54 Animating Groups Separately
20:38 Creating Custom Paths & Shape Morphing
21:30 Merge Paths (Add, Subtract, Intersect, Exclude)
22:06 Offset Paths for Pattern Design
23:32 Repeater Explained (Copies & Transform)
24:18 Round Corners Modifier
24:35 Creative Trim Paths Techniques
25:10 Wiggle Paths Modifier
26:33 Wiggle Transform (Looping Motion)
27:57 Zig Zag Modifier
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